The Town Hall meeting room had a sizeable crowd on hand Monday night as Brandon’s selectboard covered a variety of topics, including a report from Brandon Energy Committee Chair Jim Emerson and a presentation from Rutland Regional Planning Commission’s Stephanie Bourque about the local hazard mitigation plan as well as a critical executive session dealing with the police union contract and filling the board’s vacant seat.
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Manuel Leigh Ricard, 59, of Brandon
Brandon — Manuel Leigh Ricard, age 59, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022, at his home in Brandon. The son of Byron and Carla (Schroeder) Ricard, he was born in […]
Gale B. Parmelee, 87, of Brandon
BRANDON — Gale B. Parmelee, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 12, 2022, surrounded by family in Brandon. He grew up in Brandon and graduated with the class […]
What’s the deal with hardiness zones?
Lyn Des Marais is often asked about what plant should be planted where. Let’s start with the basics: hardiness zones of plants and shrubs, soil type, water needs, and the amount of sunlight needed are key facts to know before you plant.
Evelyn Martha Nickerson, 95, Brandon
BRANDON— Evelyn Martha Nickerson, age 95, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2022, at her home in Brandon. Evelyn was born in Rochester on October 17, 1926. She was the […]
Questions abound following new arrest for Shane Bartshe
On the evening of Friday, August 12, Bartshe was arrested again, this time for disorderly conduct, after placing a chair in the middle of Route 7/Franklin Street. Brandon Police were able to peacefully detain Mr. Barthse, who has a history of violence, including a recent incident with Rutland City Police that left two officers injured.
Brandon selectboard begins search for new member
The mood was light among members of the selectboard and the public alike on Monday as the Brandon board convened for one of the breezier agendas in recent memory.
Gertrude Margaret Sherwood, 85, of Brandon
Gertrude was born in Rutland on August 19, 1936. She was the daughter of Raymond and Marguerite (Stearns) Tatro.
Marilyn Julia Wetmore, 91, of Brandon
She and her late husband owned and operated the Brandon Gift Shop for many years. She was a communicant at Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Church in Brandon, a volunteer at the Brandon Thrift Shop, and enjoyed working on the Brandon Free Public Library’s book sales.
Rutland library welcomes Brandon patrons during forced closure
The Brandon Public Library will be forced to close from Aug. 6-16th due to staffing shortages caused by threats issued to their staff.
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